May 28, 2025
Although I have been sick for the last few days, weeks, months?! I've been working most of the time and called in "only" 6 days this year so far, which is still a lot.
In Germany an employee is on sick leave for an average of 15-18 days per year, some studies say. I know that the numbers are way lower in other countries. But I don't know what to do about it. When I'm working while sick I'm not only coughing, sneezing, spreading my bacteria and viruses in my own office space, which I share with three other coworkers, but also in the whole office (hallway, kitchen, bathroom...), field service and public transportation.
And I don't think that contributes to public health at all. If you are contagious, you should isolate yourself...
